After a few scheduling snafus, we were lucky enough to be the first to get a sneak-peek at The Tuscany, part of the St Giles Grand Hotel group. Originally scheduled to open this month, the grand reveal has been pushed back to mid-December due to a few Hurricane Sandy setbacks. Despite our walking into a very active constructive zone (and encountering a rather nervous PR exec) we think the Tuscany is shaping up quite nicely, we loved our first look.

We were continually reminded (almost every few minutes, in fact), things “aren’t finished yet” and we get that. Really, we do. But the things we did see, we’re happy to show our readers who are excited to have another Murray Hill option minutes from Grand Central, the Chrysler Building (there’s a great view from some rooms) and all those important places where business meetings, etc., occur. Thanks to a great rate on Hotel Tonight, we’ve stayed at the Tuscany’s sister property next door, The Court, (on 39th/Lex) and we dig both locations and think it'll do very well, indeed.